In the modern corporate environment it is quite likely that all projects relate to information security in some shape or form, and as a result, could put the company at risk if they are not handled correctly. As a result, your company's information security manager (ISM) might be very interested in how your project is being managed.
Something that a project manager may consider to be 'useless' information could be the key to an attack that a hacker has been planning for months. Do you want your project to provide the loophole that lets them in?
This article is written to help you, as a project manager, understand how security requirements may affect your project, how to understand if you have a need for security testing, what is at risk and where to go in your organisation to get guidance and support. It will assist you in planning your project effectively and make the world of information security seem a bit less scary and intimidating.
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